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09/12 How We Make Sure Food is Safe to Eat and Businesses Thrive

September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us how to prepare for disasters or emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.
06/13 Vaccines Protect You, and Our Community

We often hear the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child," but it
05/03 Celebrating Partners Working Toward Breastfeeding Equity

Despite known benefits, some families are less likely to start and con

09/17/2019 Don't Kiss Your Chickens, the CDC Says. Please Don't.
The CDC and health officials are investigating several outbreaks of Salmonella linked to contact with backyard poultry and caution all chicken keepers to wash hands with soap and water after touching poultry.
09/10/2019 Health Alert: Opioid Overdose Increase
There has been an increase in suspected opioid drug overdose activity in Dane County from August 25 to September 7, 2019.
09/05/2019 Health Alert: Vaping Linked to Severe Lung Disease
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging residents to stop using vape or e-cigarette products immediately.
08/30/2019 How Climate Change Threatens Public Health
Citing health threats posed by climate change, more than 70 major medical groups in the U.S. released a call to action in June 2019 declaring climate change “a true public health emergency.”

8/2 Cases of Lung Disease Reported Among Teens Who Recently Used Electronic Cigarettes
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 11 cases of teenagers and young adults with severe lung...
7/29 Dane County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes found in Dane County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
7/19 City Update on Power Outage from Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Press Conference
We are aware that the power outages have plagued MG&E and the City are not over.

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